The best restaurants serving Indian food in England

First time visit and a great experience, food and service were brilliant and now booked for New years eve! Well recommended. Paul & Cheryl

Fantastic service and food, nothing too much trouble, highly recommend.

Service was good, but the food was ok

I wish I could give this restaurant no stars DO NOT GO THERE AT ALL. Everything about this restaurant was bad the food service atmosphere. We decided to order 2 starters and because the food was so bad we decided to leave and go somewhere else however when we tried paying the bill they were rude and screaming at us because we didn’t order more food. They refused to give us the bill and when we tried paying the guy made up a number for us to pay. We got screamed at by them the food was disgusting so I would suggest you do not go there and go where you can get your moneys worth because this place is not it. Furthermore the whole time we were there they made us feel very uncomfortable by looking at us weirdly and secondly by forcing us to order food we are customers so it’s our choice what we want to eat. This place needs to be shut down!!!!!!!!

The outside of this place doesn't quite do it justice - it's a really lovely and modern pub inside. They have a bar area with games and sports and also an eating area which is separate. Staff were incredibly accommodating to our very large party and were very attentive. It's a lovely place. The food was OK...not the most tasty curry ever, but I suppose it's not an actual curry house and so can't be too harsh. Also, the prices were amazing! Felt like I'd gone back in time when paying as it really was great great value for money. All in all, if you are hoping to have a tasty and authentic curry, this isn't the place. But if you are after some pub grub in a lovely bar for reasonable prices, this is perfect!

Friendly staff, very rapid service.

We had a lovely evening at the restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was excellent & the staff were really friendly & made you feel very welcome & appreciated. We will definitely be back & would be happy to (& have done already) recommend this restaurant. 10/10

I cannot put into words how good their mixed grill is. It was all cooked to perfection and had a great variety in massive quantities. I literally cannot pick a fault in any of it. Will definitely be ordering again!

Excellent service from imran rana always

Love love love their curry - we always order form here because it’s 100% reliable and delicious!!!

Awful. Been going here for years. Ordered a take out last night. Stale popadums, / mango and onions limp and old. Byriani, well one word. Toxic. Same for the Korai. Overall disagreeable standard of food. Have they got new owners?

The take away curry was lovely, but when I checked my receipt the this morning, I discovered I’d apparently treated myself to a mystery dish for £6.75. I Certainly did not order the “Green Chilli paneer” as I didn't even know this dish existed. Perhaps I blacked out in a fit of curry-induced euphoria? Then there’s the £4.80 for six poppadoms and £3.20 for chutneys a total price of £8 just for this alone.—are these poppadoms and chutneys hand-woven by artisans and dipped in gold? While the curry was nice, the drip pricing left me feeling like I’d been in a boxing match with my wallet—and my wallet lost, leaving an overall sour taste in my mouth.

Absolutely Incredible! 5 Stars I recently visited Helmsley Spice in York, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with warm, friendly service, making me feel right at home. The menu offers a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes, all packed with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. Every bite was a delight — the spices were perfectly balanced, and the portion sizes were generous. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, with a relaxed atmosphere that made for an enjoyable dining experience. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations for those new to Indian cuisine. Whether you're a fan of classic dishes or looking to try something new, Helmsley Spice delivers on every front. If you're in York and craving high-quality, flavorful Indian food, this is the place to go. Will definitely be returning!

Used this restaurant for years and it used to be good. This visit was the worst I’ve had anywhere. Booking that was made 5 days before, couldn’t be found . It was not full but then when we eventually got a table and given menus we were then asked 6 times in 10 minutes for our order by one server and no reason for it as it was getting more empty. Starters were brought out and then immediately main courses followed which just made us feel rushed. The manager , who we have known from previous visits, was having an argument with one of the staff and telling them off in view of the customers which is poor and he should know better.and both he and the man at the till were really unfriendly and the serving staff , apart from a younger man , with a beard , were not happy and really moody all the time . The ladies amongst our party described the toilets as filthy and smelly. Would definitely not recommend using this Restaurant! Very poor experience!

Wonderful meal with friends here last Saturday. We had changed our reservation time on the day, with no issues at all. Very helpful indeed. Lovely welcome as always and service was great. Food was superb - really enjoyed it and this place has to be the best Indian restaurant in the Manchester area!